Great Read! Kerrelyn Sparks books are always a fun way to spend an afternoon. I really like the characters and Gwennore gave as good and she got. This book had a lot of enjoyable and fast pace moments. I really like all the mystery and intrigue. Gwennore and General Silas had great chemistry between them and the world building about the history of the dragon and the elf’s was a great way to lead up to the next book. Which I can’t wait for!! I would recommend reading the first 2 books in this series first because the do referred back to them in this book.

This is only the second book that I've read from this author, and I will definitely be looking for more! This author’s books are seriously addictive, captivating, funny and action packed.

This is the first book I have read of this, the third in the Embraced series by Kerrelyn Sparks.
I enjoyed her Dark Hunter series quite a bit, but didn’t realize this book was from a different series until I was several chapters in and missing some of the references. But like her other books, this stands alone well enough.

I generally like when authors create a complete fantasy world, but this world doesn’t feel fleshed out well enough for me to envision a good mental map. I couldn't get a good feel for how far each realm is from the others, what separates them, why they are wars between them, or what the primary antagonist wants. I think there was a missed opportunity to create a truly unique fantasy world to complement the romance.

While I appreciate how quickly Gwennore made new friends in a strange place, her fear of non-acceptance didn’t seem warranted. The fear of the curse seemed like an arbitrary plot device and really didn’t affect the story or characters all that much. All the characters were likable enough, but lacked depth and were so stereotypical that they didn’t come to life for me.

The romance developed at a decent pace for the length of the book, but the main liaison felt rushed and out of touch with the events surrounding it. To me, the ending was extremely abrupt, and while I understand the underlying plot continues into the next book, Gwennore and Silas's story wasn't resolved enough for me.

I would recommend this to readers who tend to focus on the romance, but since I prefer a fully realized story outside the romance, this was just an average read for me. I give this 3.5 stars out of 5.

A wickedly fun loving good romance book full of intrigue. Rules, magic gifts, royal families hiding their babies to allow them to survive to adulthood. You can read the books as stand alone, but you would definitely understand the entire plot and subplots better if you read the entire series in order.

Gwennore is really sad about all the prejudice she has faced since she left the convent island that she and her sisters grew up on. Everywhere she goes she hears them talking about her because she is an Elf, and they are known to be vicious killers. Looking after the children will save her from hearing the talk.
General Dravenko is trying to stop the war with the kingdom of the Elves and now someone has done something that could start a new war with two of the other kingdoms. His country will never survive more problems. They have so many now. The curse most believe in has taken a huge toll.


Our heroine is a healer with a special gift, and exceptional hearing. Our hero is much more than he seems, and keeps many secrets for the safety of everyone in his kingdom.
We have lots of great characters that give us laughs as well as magical adventures. There is danger all around.


This is part of a series that is best read in order. I have read them all so far and thoroughly enjoyed all of them. Each has it's own story, relationship, and ending but link together to follow each other. I can't wait for the next one.

I received this book from the publisher for an unbiased review through Netgalley.
I first fell in love with Kerrelyn Sparks with her Undead series. Her words drag her readers into a world of fun, fantasy, and sweeping romance. Eight Simple Rules For Dating a Dragon is the latest in Sparks' newest series based in a world of epic fantasy where elves, dwarves, humans, and of course dragons live side by side and not always in harmony.
The series follows a group of nonblood-related sisters who were sent to a convent on a mysterious island from different cultural backgrounds; sequestered to keep them safe from people who feared their differences. Differences that came about from being born on an auspicious day where the twin moons eclipse one another in the sky.
This latest installment follows Gwennore as she steps onto her fate foretold previously by her eldest sister and it leads her to the savage land of dragons and seemingly barbaric people. There she meets her match in Silas, general of the kingdom's military. Their romance is certainly steamy and nothing short of a fairytale ending. Though the story does have it's sad moments, it gave me an overall feeling of elation.
Solod 4 stars!

A feel good story that provides periods of suspense with twists and turns. Full of fantasy and dreams for true love. A must read!

I love the way these stories unfold. The characters are fantastic and the crazy antics that Gwen and Silas are always up to not to mention all the sisters.

When Eviana is scooped up by a dragon Gwennore hangs on for dear life. When she falls another catches her and brings her along with the little girl.

Back when the telling stones told her future she had no idea it would be this!

I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Gwennore has been raised on secluded Isle. She is one of the embraced and was sent there shortly after birth for her safety. She is an elf with the ability to touch someone and know their illness and how to cure it. While out picking flowers with her sister's daughter they are kidnapped by a dragon. Gwen knows it is her fault and hangs on for all she got in order to stay with her niece. She discovers that she can understand what the dragons are saying after one of them saves her life. Silas is General to his brother the King and is furious that he has allowed this kidnapping. He does not want war to break out and makes a bargain with Gwen to return her niece for her help in figuring out what is behind the curse. I was riveted to this book and thoroughly enjoyed the chemistry between Gwen and Silas. Looking forward to the next book in the series.

Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon (The Embraced, #3) by Kerrelyn Sparks is an enjoyable read with fun, lighthearted character interaction and enough drama to keep the reader engaged. Suspect everybody and trust no one. Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon is actually the third book in the series centered around Gwennore and Silas's story. The author does an incredible job of integrating backstory so it can easily be read by itself or as part of the series. Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for providing a copy for review. I definitely recommend this book especially if your looking for something a little lighter in the fantasy genre.

I forget how much I love this series from Kerrelyn Sparks until I find the next book and just adore it! This is another fun romp with dragons, elves, and so much more. One of the best things is that I get to re-visit the friends I've met in previous books.

I very much enjoyed Gwennore and Silas' story and the struggle to overcome the obstacles which seem to be set in stone. A very satisfying read all around. I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy provided by NetGalley and can't wait to see where the books take me next.

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Kerrelyn has woven a rich tapestry with this series! And, the problem with finding a new series you love? When it isn't completed yet! It is SO hard waiting for the next book!!

I am absolutely in LOVE with the characters in this series. Watching Gwennore grow in this story, and find the perfect man for her is so entertaining and poignant at the same time. A thoroughly engaging read!

**I received a complimentary copy of this ebook via NetGalley.**

Good series.
Love the story concept very, intriguing,some mystery,love the dialogue and humor .
Always good drama,action,humor,and good romance with enough passion.
The characters are amazing love Silas( Puff) and Gwennore.
Looking forward to reading abut the rest of the embraces and their mates.
Really an enjoyable read.

4.5 Stars

I was in a reading slump, and this brought me right out of it! I like most of Sparks' books especially because they are light-hearted and fun to read. Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon was a good balance of funny banter and a steamy romance, entwined in mystery with a little bit of heartache. I liked this a bit more than book #2. Overall, if you're looking for a fantasy romance, I recommend grabbing this one.

Fun, fast and full of intrigue Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon caught my attention right away.

Gwennore, one of the special children born with gifted powers, was watching her sister by choice's daughter while they were picked flowers when a dragon swoops down to steal the baby away. Gwennore grabs on not wanting to let the dragon fly off with the child and ends up rescued by another dragon when she slips off mid air. She quickly discovers she can hear the dragons thoughts and he can hear hers. The dragon promises to get her and her charge home but Gwennore quickly discovers that the country she finds herself is ravaged by a curse. Her special gift is healing so this is right up her ally of expertise. Silas, the prince of the land, agrees that the baby needs to immediately go back to her parents but he wants to keep Gwen to help with the curse and so much more. Silas finds he is quickly falling for her and she him.

The journey into the curse is wrought with peril and political machinations.

I enjoyed Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon and was captivated right from the start. I did have a difficult time with so many characters not knowing their own mind, especially the gullibility of the king. But in the end this read was predictable yet entertaining, captivating and a delightful respite from reality.

I receive this ARC copy of Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon from St. Martin's Press. This is my honest and voluntary review. Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon is set for publication March 27, 2018.

My Rating: 3.5 stars
Written by: Kerrelyn Sparks
Series: The Embraced
Sequence in Series: Book 3
Mass Market Paperback: 448 pages
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Publication date: March 27, 2018
Genre: Romantic Fantasy

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I have jumped into this series 3 books into it. But I didn’t have trouble acclimating to this world and the characters. Right away I liked Gwennore and couldn’t wait to find out more about Silas and his secrets. These two have a clear attraction right away and I loved watching their connection develop, as well as follow along as they attempted to figure out the mystery of what was happening in Silas’ country. This story is pretty cheesy in places, and though I enjoyed the humor a lot, the dialogue got a little silly at times. But overall this is a fun fantasy romance that was perfect, low maintenance read for my busy weekend at a conference.

Love Triangle Factor: None
cliffhanger Scale: Companion series. This character’s story is complete but there are 2 other sisters’ tales to go in this group of 5. I’m excited to find out what’s in store for Sorcha next, and I'm interested to go back and read the previous two.

It's been years since I've read a Kerrelyn Sparks book and it was clear to me that I've grown past her style of writing. For me, this read very much like a YA romantic fantasy until getting to the more adult parts towards the end. I'm not opposed to YA-I read it frequently-but this, while entertaining, had a fairly weak plot.

I will say that I liked the depth of the characters. Both Silas and Gwen had issues they were dealing with personally that brought a lot to the story and gave the book some meat. Gwen faced a sort of racism for much of her life and always felt like she had to prove herself. Silas lived in the shadow of his older brother and a family destroyed by a curse that has ruled his country for 500 years. These are great story points, but they're overshadowed by a silly subplot involving Gwen coming up with a cure for a plague that has basically destroyed Silas's country and the idea that for 500 years not a single person considered that (spoiler) poison was at the root of the insanity their monarchs suffered from.

There's intrigue that started back in book one of this series, but I didn't have any issues jumping in on book 3. There's a bit of heat towards the end of the book and some nice back and forth between Silas and Gwen. 3 stars. I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for honest feedback.

This was the first book in this series that I read and I really want to go back and read the others now. I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I have read the Love at Stake series by Kerrelyn Sparks and have always liked her writing. This books was no exception. I was hooked from the beginning to the end!

The characters are all very interesting, well developed, and fun. There was tons of great banter and teasing between the main characters. I even loved many of the side characters! The plot is exciting and I liked getting to read about this different world that the author created. I couldn't put the book down and read it whenever I had any free time. I am very much looking forward to the continuation of the mystery and intrigue (that is present throughout the series) in the next book.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who likes fantasy/shifter books or anyone who just enjoys a very well written and captivating story.

I was pleasantly surprised by this story. I enjoyed the little bit of humor infused with adventure. I especially enjoyed the dragon shifter and elf romance. Lots of action and a mystery to be solved.

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I have to say first that I'm impressed. This book is clearly part of a series, and it's not often that I never feel lost when I jump into the middle of the action, as it were. There was enough background that I didn't feel the need to stop reading, go find the first two and finish them before starting the book from the beginning (it has happened, and those days were dark). But on the flip side, there were enough details that I found myself curious about the first two books in the series, so I probably will go back and read them at some point. That's a skill, and not every author has it.

This is probably the first Kerrelyn Sparks book that I've read, and I enjoyed it. It was a beach read, with a good blend of romance and plot.The execution was good, the writing solid from a technical perspective. The dual POV worked well (and that's something I usually find choppy so VERY well done there) and it moves at a brisk pace so it's a quick read. I found myself wondering toward the end when the next book would be out, so Ms Sparks is effective at moving forward the overarching plot of the series without losing sight of the story she's telling now. Another rare skill.

That's not to say the book is perfect. I have some issues with the title (it would make more sense on an urban fantasy or modern fantasy romance given the pop culture reference, and that's what I was expecting when I picked the book up and started reading). There were anachronisms throughout the book, usually when a carefully constructed rhythm of language was thrown off with a modern phrase. The world building was pretty thin- there were a few times when it felt like it would break if I breathed on it too hard. If this book were classified as a fantasy I'd be harsher but hey, it's a romance novel first and a fantasy novel second which means I'm less inclined to nitpick. There are a lot of romance series with fantasy underpinnings that don't lay the groundwork for a fantastical universe the way they'd need to if the books were located in a different genre and that's pretty much fine with me but if that's not your cup of tea consider yourself warned.

Overall an enjoyable way to spend a rainy evening. Come for the romance, stay for the happy ever after and enjoy the dragons along the way.